Sustainable
Agricultural Information Initiative
Sustainet
EA is looking for a well-organized and highly motivated individual who is
results oriented to fill the following position:
Job
Title: Field
Facilitators
Department: Programmes and Projects
Supervisor: Regional Programme
Coordinator
Job
Summary and Purpose: In
consultation with the Regional Programme Coordinator, the Field Facilitator
will oversee sensitization, recruitment and appropriate training of grass-root
based households in various areas to enhance agricultural production and other
livelihoods promoting ventures in his/her area of operation.
This
will be in addition to assisting affiliate groups to establish relevant
linkages at county level and beyond.
The
Field Facilitator will also monitor, maintain records and prepare progress
reports as and when required.
Further,
he/she will represent Sustainet EA in the respective area of jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
and Tasks:
1.
Mobilizing Community to actively participate in project activities
- Creating
awareness on project goals, objectives and expected outputs;
- Facilitate
the development of project implementation and management committees; and,
- Facilitate
recruitment of groups and individuals participating in project activities.
2.
Training of Community
- Facilitate
training affiliate groups/families in good agricultural practices to
enhance production as well as post-harvest handling including utilization
and value addition of various grain crops.
- Facilitate
development of community institutions like groups to enhance their
performance as vehicle of collective growth and collective bargaining;
3.
Monitoring of project activities and reporting
- Facilitate
joint planning and action with affiliate groups/households and
individuals;
- Establish
and maintain project data according to the approved implementation and
M&E plans; and,
- Compile
weekly and monthly project progress reports.
4.
Management of project resources
- Initiate
and facilitate the procurement of project inputs in a cost-effective and
timely manner;
- Facilitate
the distribution of inputs in an equitable manner; and,
- Undertake
proper maintenance and use of assigned project assets and resources.
Key
relationships
1.
National/county government departments;
2.
Other development agencies with operations in area of
jurisdiction.
Working
conditions
- Use
of motorcycle for transportation.
Qualifications
- Education:
Diploma/certificate in Agriculture, Community Development or related
courses;
- Experience
in community development and management;
- Competencies
in community mobilization and facilitation/training and good understanding
of rural livelihoods
- A
valid motorcycle rider’s license is a must
How to
Apply:
If you meet the requirements above, please send your application letter and CV plus telephone contacts to:
Head of Human Resources and Development Department
Sustainet East Africa
Attention: Sharon
Email: vacancy@sustainetea.org.
Sustainet East Africa
Attention: Sharon
Email: vacancy@sustainetea.org.